Jennifer, in my last interview, talks about her infertility and menopause journey. Here she has written a poem for the podcast all about menopauseSupport this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/black-menopause-and-beyond">http://supporter.acast.com/black-menopause-and-beyond</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Anita explores the need for representation, impact of health inequalities and more

My name is Anita Powell. I'm a 50-year-old black female born in the UK I am suffering from the symptoms of perimenopause. A few years ago, I noticed that my body was responding different to how it used to be. Conversations with my peers and they too were noticing changes.&nbsp;I felt my overall health was&nbsp;deteriorating. As a 40 something year old woman I never really explored the topic of my health; I just lived it but not optimised on my health.&nbsp;After research I realised that I need to rethink my behaviour and take care of me.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Within the podcast I will be discussing&nbsp;the Menopause, Midlife, and Beyond, looking at life from my perceptive, a black female,&nbsp;exploring health and lives of women.&nbsp;Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/black-menopause-and-beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.